There are lots of meetings everyday whether it be for work, social or personal business. But how many of those meetings are really essential? Do you find yourself walking away from them with valuable information? Or are they just meetings for the sake of having meetings? If this is the case, then you should probably look for other methods to communicate information. Continue reading “Are Your Meetings Productive?”
Why Do we Dislike Maths?
Maths. That subject throughout our school lives which we came to dread. But was it because we felt we couldn’t understand the topics? Was it the way the subject was taught? Or was it because the scenarios were just that – scenarios. Continue reading “Why Do we Dislike Maths?”
What Makes A Good Leader?
There are many books on leadership, each quoting the secrets to great leadership. But many organisations are still struggling to find effective leaders. The authors of these books agree there is a difference between management and leadership. The audience of those same books struggle to put leadership into practice. So what makes a great leader? Continue reading “What Makes A Good Leader?”
Managing Stress (aka expectations)
Is it really stress? Or is it just an emotive reaction to a situation we have found overwhelming? Quite often it is the latter. Continue reading “Managing Stress (aka expectations)”
Are you really out of office?
“I will call my assistant and have her send you the (information) right away.”. This was the end of a conversation which drifted my way across the resort pool. It was the all to familiar sound of a worker contacted while on holiday. Continue reading “Are you really out of office?”
Building Resilience through Travel
It may seem surprising, but yes, the more you travel the greater your resilience builds. Especially if you travel solo or frequently. Travelling is both rewarding and challenging. but it is the challenges you face which build your resilience. Most importantly, the way you deal with these challenges will help you in the workplace. Continue reading “Building Resilience through Travel”